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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior journalist - FARPost
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, SAFJA Excellence, Player Transfers, Tactical Match Analysis, South African Football Culture |
​Tshepo Rabothe is a Gauteng-based Senior Sports Journalist at FARPost (Pty) Ltd. Specialising in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognised for delivering high-impact, exclusive interviews with the league’s top coaches, players, and influential industry role players. ​In 2025, Tshepo was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year by the South African Football Journalists Association. This distinction validates his technical expertise and professional authority within the competitive sports media landscape. His reporting provides critical “Information Gain” on club dynamics and industry shifts, cementing his status as a primary contributor to the South African football discourse.

Tshepo Rabothe

Mpho Makola during his playing days

Former Pirates star Makola opens up on acquiring Motsepe League status

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Mpho Makola has shed light on his latest venture: the acquisition of an ABC Motsepe League status by his…
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Relebohile Mofokeng at Bafana Bafana

Khan explains how Mofokeng can be key for Bafana against Egypt

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach and director of Stars of Africa Football Academy, Farouk Khan, has explained how Relebohile Mofokeng could be key for…
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Floyd Mbele at Orlando Pirates

Ex-Pirates administrator take ownership of Botswana club

Former Orlando Pirates administrator Floyd Mbele has taken over the ownership of the ambitious Botswana Premier League side, Nico United Sports Club. The…
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Tshepang Moremi in Bafana Bafana colours

Hugo Broos delivers verdict on Moremi’s AFCON debut

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given his verdict on Tshepang Moremi’s performance after the winger made his continental bow during the national…
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Phathutshedzo Nange of Leicesterford City FC

Unpaid salaries spark player concerns at PSL side

Leicesterford City FC has been hit by a financial crisis following the conclusion of the Motsepe Foundation Championship 2025/26 season first round, with the…
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Siyabonga Mbongo signing with Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns secure signature of another exciting talent

Mamelodi Sundowns have bolstered their ranks with the acquisition of Siyabonga Mbongo, an exciting midfield talent signed from the Remember Elite Sports…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou in Orlando Pirates colours

Pirates coach explains decision to end striker search

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why the Soweto giants closed their search for a striker for the upcoming January transfer window.…
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Evidence Makgopa at Orlando Pirates

Agent plots European move for Pirates star after AFCON

Football agent Paul Mitchell is plotting a European transfer move for Orlando Pirates star Evidence Makgopa after the conclusion of the AFCON. Makgopa is in…
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Orlando Pirates in action against All Stars

Luthuli and Radiopane score as Pirates defeat All Stars

Orlando Pirates claimed a 2-0 victory over Carling All Stars at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with crucial goals from debutant Sifiso Luthuli…
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Manqoba Mngqithi at Golden Arrows

‘Any PSL coach will be interested in him,’ Mngqithi on Chiefs youngster

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has praised a Kaizer Chiefs youngster, stating that he's a quality player that any PSL coach would be keen on.…
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Sinesipho Mali at Chippa United

Sinesipho Mali breaks silence on abrupt Chippa exit

Former Chippa United sporting director Sinesipho Mali has broken the silence on his abrupt exit from the Eastern Cape-based side halfway through the season.…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi with Orlando Pirates

Mkhalele clears air on Bafana Bafana and Mbokazi’s issue

Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has cleared the air on the issue that saw Hugo Broos publicly criticise outgoing Orlando Pirates defender…
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